Improper Installing the valve core will cause failure – TPMS sensors require a special nickel-plated valve core instead of the regular copper or brass valve core.
Normal tire changing procedures can damage a TPMS sensor – this includes flat repairs, new tire replacement, snow tire change or a wheel upgrade.
A snap-in rubber valve could also be used for normal speed vehicles (The speed can’t exceed 180km/hr). During the installation, pulling a typical looking rubber valve stem out of the wheel will lead to a broken sensor. TPMS systems now use either metal or rubber valves.
Over tightening a new sensor valve will result in a broken sensor.
Typical road hazards - collisions, potholes, curbs - can damage the TPMS system.
TPMS sensors contain delicate electronics that are subject to failure over time.